Lending further support to what for many is the surprising relevation that the first Dayton bicycles were made in 1895 and not 1892 (as erroneously claimed in Huffman & Huffy advertising down through the decades)(see Page 2 of the 1896 Dayton Catalog) the parts list for 1895 is exremely brief stating in essence that with the exception of two parts listed the parts numbers and prices for 1896 models are the same as those listed for 1895 models.
The 1895 section also contains the statement, “Do not refer to catalogue numbers of parts, when ordering parts for 1895 machines.” This provides evidence for the unsurprising fact that an 1895 catalog was produced, though none is known to have survived as far as I know.
Image Source: Scanned Original from Collection of Mark G. Huffman
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 6.25 x 3.50 in. (15.9 x 8.9 cm)
Page Count: 24
Mark G. Huffman Acquired via eBay 1999 – 2005
Minor fold lines and stains. Paperclip rust stain on the back cover, binding staple rust with stains in the middle of pages, pencil marks. Otherwise in generally good condition.
Year: ~1898
Company: Davis Sewing Machine Company (1892-1924)
Brand: Dayton, Davis Sewing Machine Company
Literature: Parts Lists
Image Source: Scanned Original from Collection of Mark G. Huffman
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 6.25 x 3.50 in. (15.9 x 8.9 cm)
Page Count: 24
Mark G. Huffman Acquired via eBay 1999 – 2005
Minor fold lines and stains. Paperclip rust stain on the back cover, binding staple rust with stains in the middle of pages, pencil marks. Otherwise in generally good condition.
